Monthly Archives: September 2010

South Beach is one of San Francisco’s more vibrant and still-evolving neighborhoods. Residents have the Giants’ ballpark, Ferry Building, Embarcadero, design stores, and restaurants right in their backyard—and some of the best weather the city has to offer. Continue Reading

One question I’m asked frequently is whether home prices still have further to go. Because I’m not a gypsy and don’t have a crystal ball, it’s difficult to say with any sort of confidence whether this will be the case through the end of the year and into 2011. But I believe there are certain indications that prices will decline a bit more over the next year. Continue Reading

The 3BR/1.5BA, 1632-square foot Edwardian recently listed at 507 9th Avenue at Anza came on the market as a fixer for $650,000 at the end of August. The house was actually in decent condition, and it was easy to see how one could renovate the property and bring it into the 21st century. Continue Reading

If you’re an east coast transplant looking for that perfect New York-style condo in a tony, walkable neighborhood, 2785 Jackson #2 may be perfect for you. But if those walks involve your dog, keep moving. Continue Reading

True to form, the San Francisco real estate inventory spiked after Labor Day weekend. A total of 157 single-family homes, 167 condos and 45 TICs hit the market, in a variety of price ranges. Continue Reading

Featuring four fireplaces and more “fire brick” than you can shake a stick at, the 3BR/3.5BA single-family home at 2076 Grove is perfect for those buyers interested in doing their share to wear down the ozone layer. Continue Reading

Every once in a while, a particular street will see a spate of For Sale signs. Today we look at four recently listed luxury properties on Elizabeth, a desirable street in the heart of Noe Valley. Continue Reading

It’s always disappointing when one of my reputable, experienced and hard-working colleagues brings on a potentially overpriced listing and gives it his or her best shot for half a year—only to have the listing yanked and given to another agent. Continue Reading

I have many clients who live in Bernal, and am often asked how the market is doing in the neighborhood. The Bernal real estate market is usually pretty healthy; buyers like the favorable weather, as well as the close proximity to the Cortland retail strip and freeways. First-time home buyers typically target Bernal because the homes are generally smaller and thus more affordable in comparison to other nearby areas like Noe Valley. Continue Reading

The economy is chugging along, and the downward trend continues to affect the national housing market. San Francisco has its share of foreclosures, short sales, and limited ability for buyers to get loans in what’s considered a very expensive geographical area. Despite these issues, however, the summer real estate market was surprisingly resilient. Continue Reading